Definition

Land that is covered by water at high tide and exposed at low tide, often found along coastlines.

Example

The children played on the tideland when the water receded, discovering shells and small fish.

Conversation

Have you ever explored the tideland near the beach?

No, I haven't! What's it like there?

It's really fascinating; you can see all kinds of marine life when the tide is low.

That sounds amazing! I should definitely check it out next time.

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Root Explanation

Tideland is formed from "tide" (from Old English *tid*, meaning time or season) and "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or territory). The word refers to land that is affected by the tides, typically coastal areas that are submerged or exposed depending on the tide's movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tide' as the changing water levels and 'land' as the ground that gets covered or uncovered by the tide — that's why tideland refers to land influenced by the tides.

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